Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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